Contractors in Arizona
Browse contractors by city or trade across Arizona.
Cities in Arizona
All Trades
Contractor Market in Arizona
Top Trades by Contractor Volume
Plumbing
23,760
contractors
$82–$111/hr
typical shop rate
HVAC
23,760
contractors
$72–$97/hr
typical shop rate
Handyman
20,510
contractors
$62–$85/hr
typical shop rate
Landscaping
17,780
contractors
$49–$66/hr
typical shop rate
Electrical
15,420
contractors
$75–$102/hr
typical shop rate
Contractor Licensing in Arizona
| Trade | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Electrical | Arizona requires Residential Electrical (R-1) or General Electrical (R-2) contractor license. Must pass PSI exam, provide 4 years experience documentation, $7500 bond, and complete 16 hours continuing education every 2 years. Individual electricians need state electrical license with 8000 hours experience and exam. |
| General Contracting | Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) license required. Must pass business management and trade knowledge exams, provide financial statements showing $75,000+ net worth, obtain surety bond, and maintain 4 hours continuing education annually. License classes include CR-11 (commercial) and CR-6 (residential) with specific dollar thresholds. |
| Handyman | Arizona requires Handyman Registration for projects under $1,000 per job or $2,000 aggregate per property. No exam required, just registration with Registrar of Contractors. For projects exceeding these limits, must hold appropriate contractor license (residential or commercial). Registration renewed every 2 years. |
| HVAC | Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) license required. Must pass business management exam and trade-specific exam. Minimum 4 years experience or apprenticeship completion. Classification K-7 for HVAC work. License renewal every 2 years with continuing education requirements. |
| Landscaping | Arizona requires Landscape Contractor License (Class A unlimited, Class B up to $750K, Class C up to $750K specialty). Must pass business management exam and trade exam. 4 years experience or equivalent education required. Renew every 2 years with continuing education. |
| Painting | Arizona requires ROC (Registrar of Contractors) license for jobs over $1000. Must pass business management and trade knowledge exams, provide financial statements, and maintain $7500 bond minimum. License renewal every 2 years with continuing education requirements. |
| Pest Control | Business License (B-8 Pest Control) required through Arizona Department of Agriculture. Must pass state certification exam, complete 20 hours pre-licensing education, maintain continuing education. Individual applicator licenses required for each technician. Structural pest control requires additional endorsement. |
| Plumbing | Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) requires Residential Plumber (R-37) or Commercial Plumber (C-37) license. Must pass trade exam and business management exam. 4 years experience required or 2 years plus completion of apprenticeship program. $50 application fee plus $330 license fee. Renewed every 2 years. |
| Roofing | Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) license required. Must pass business management exam and trade-specific exam. Residential contractors need R-42 classification for roofing. Commercial requires appropriate commercial classification. 4 years experience required or 2 years with formal education. License renewal every 2 years with continuing education requirements. |
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